CulturalArts

City of Aurora

Summer Camps and Classes 2017

AuroraGov.org/Arts

VISIONBy providing high-quality and innovative arts education and training, taught by professional artists, the city of Aurora’s Cultural Arts program will create a new generation of artists, patrons, community members and informed citizens and will provide an avenue of expression for young people who are often denied a voice.

FINE ART AND MUSICThe city of Aurora classes in visual art and music are designed to nurture individual creativity, encourage collaboration, and give participants the chance to explore new and sometimes different experiences in the arts. Supplies are provided for youth classes. Supply lists for adult classes are available online at AurorGov.org/Arts or by calling 303.344.1776.

ART CAMPSHalf day camps are offered June and July for one week at a time, Monday through Thursday. Camp participants should bring their own snacks and drink each day. Art is messy, so wear appropriate clothes.

● AllcampsareheldatBicentennialArt Center

13655 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora, 80012

● $82Res.($102Non-Res.)

Ages 6-8Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon

PAINT & MIXED MEDIA 242534 June 12-15ART CAMP242532 June 26-29 3D ART242533 July 10-13MASK MAKING 245672 July 17-20

Ages 9-12 Monday-Thursday, 1-4 p.m.

PAINT & MIXED MEDIA 242542 June 12-15ART CAMP 242537 June 26-293D ART 242538 July 10-13MASK MAKING 245673 July 17-20

Ages 10-14 Monday-Thursday, 1-4 p.m.

DRAW YOUR OWN ACTION HERO 242540 June 19-22

EVENING CLASSESSupplies are provided for youth classesandcost$50Res.and$65Non-Res.

Adult class prices vary depending on the class and adults must bring their own supplies. Supply lists for adult classes are available online at AurorGov.org/Arts or by calling 303.344.1776.

YOUTHDRAW COMICS & ANIME STYLEAges 11-16

Learn the basic building blocks of drawing, work on character design, and creating dynamic poses with your characters. Instructor Terra Necessary.NoclassJuly4.CentralLibrary

242549 June 6-July 11Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

DRAW COMICS & ANIME STYLE 2Ages 11-16Learn basic perspective, how colors work together, and how to set scenes in relation to storylines. Instructor TerraNecessary.CentralLibrary

245399 July 18-Aug. 15Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

DRAWINGAges 7-10Explore art through drawing while learning about the principles and elements of art. Instructor Jerome Vaden.NoclassJuly3.

● Monday,6-8p.m.● Meadowood.

242550 June 12-July 17242551 July 31-Aug. 28

SKETCHING & WATERCOLORAges 7-10Sketch your design then use watercolorpaintstofinishyourproject.InstructorJeromeVaden.Noclass July 6.

● Thursday,6-8p.m.● Meadowood

242561 June 15-July 13242562 Aug. 3-31

ADULTSAges 14 & older

WATERCOLOR & BEYONDUse watercolors, pastels, colored pencils and acrylics to push the boundary of your art and create dynamic paintings that pack a punch. InstructorPaulBirchak.NoclassJuly 4.

● Meadowood● $70Res.($90Non-Res.)

242563 June 13-July 25Tuesday, 6-8:30 p.m.

DRAWING IN PENCIL & PASTEL PENCILExplore the elements of drawing with pencil, colored pencil & pastel pencil with artist Paul Birchak.

● Meadowood● $58Res.($75Non-Res.)

245394 Aug. 1-29Tuesday, 6-8:30 p.m.

BOB ROSS OIL PAINTINGComplete an oil painting in this fun, paint-alongclasswithCertifiedRossInstructorBobHeid.$5supplyfeepayable to instructor, bring a roll of paper towels.

● Saturday,10a.m.-3p.m.● Meadowood● $63Res.($80Non-Res.)

SWEET SERENITY 242546 June 3

AUTUMN WOODS 242547 July 8

ON A CLEAR DAY 242548 Aug. 12

OIL PAINTINGLearn basic oil painting techniques and color mixing with instructor ShirleyStone.NoclassJuly1.

● BicentennialArtCenter● $56Res.($73Non-Res.)

242553 June 10-July 15Saturday, 1-3 p.m.

PORTRAIT DRAWING & SKETCHINGLearn the fundamental rules of strong light and shadow, the planes of the face,specificfeaturesoftheface-eyes, nose, lips, ears, and more. All while using techniques ranging from formal classical realism to impressionistic to wild eyed scribble. InstructorPaulBirchak.NoclassJuly 6.

● AuroraCenterforActiveAdults● $58Res.($75Non-Res.)

242560 June 15-July 27Thursday, 6-8 p.m.

IMPRESSIONISMThis class opens the door to discovering the techniques of the great impressionists. Instructor Paul Birchak.

● AuroraCenterforActiveAdults● $48Res.($62Non-Res.)

245395 Aug. 3-31Thursday, 6-8 p.m.

TANGLE BY DESIGNLearn is the deceptively easy way to draw images that only look intricate. Tanglinghasmanybenefits,includingcalming anxiety and increasing self-confidenceandinnerfocus.TaughtbyZentangleCertifiedInstructorCindyWinsel. Supplies provided.

● Thursday,6-8p.m.● CentralLibrary● $70Res.($90Non-Res.)

245836 June 8-22245837 July 13-27

TANGLE BY DESIGN IIAdd shadows, highlights and color to your tangles.

245838 August 10-24

POLYMER CLAYPolymer clay is a soft, pliable, plastic clay that retains its color when baked. It can be used to make jewelry, decorative pieces for home, scrapbooking,andsculpture.$20supplyfeeduetoinstructoratfirstclass.InstructorLizHall.NoclassJuly 5.

● CentralLibrary● $54Res.($70Non-Res.)

242558 June 14-July 26Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

ADVANCED POLYMER CLAYLearn advanced polymer clay techniques, not for beginners.

● CentralLibrary● $45Res.($59Non-Res.)

242530 Aug. 9-30Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

PHOTOGRAPHYLEARN YOUR CAMERAThis class will cover basic camera operations and will explore program mode, exposure compensation and advanced features. Bring your camera and manual. Instructor Maeve Leslie. Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Central Library, $48Res.and$62Non-Res.

242555 June 1-22245674 Aug. 3-24

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS● InstructorMaeveLeslie.● CentralLibrary● Thursday,6-8p.m.● $18Res.($23Non-Res.)

FREEZE THE ACTION 245397 July 13

Learn how to use your camera settings to “freeze the action” and capture those memorable moments.

LONG EXPOSURE 245398 July 20

Learn to paint with light. Use long exposure to capture light in motion and other light related special effects.

MUSICBring your guitar. Keyboards are provided in class but it is recommended that students have keyboard or piano at home.

YOUTHPIANO/KEYBOARDAges 7-13Learning to play the piano is easy and fun!Instructionbookincluded.Noclass July 4.

242579 June 20-Aug. 15

● Tuesday,5-5:45p.m.● CentralLibrary● $90Res.($117Non-Res.)

CONTINUING KEYBOARDAges 7-13Continue your lessons. Some experience or teacher approval required.NoclassJuly4.

242564 June 20-Aug. 15

● Tuesday,6-6:45p.m.● CentralLibrary● $117($90Res.)

GUITAR FOR KIDSBasic skills and chords provide the groundwork for singing and playing together.Bringyourguitar.NoclassJune 17.

Ages 6-8242572 June 3-July 29Saturday, 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Ages 9-12242573 June 3-July 29Saturday, 10:15-11 a.m.

● Meadowood● $92($72Res.)

ADULTSBEGINNING GUITARAges 13 & olderLearn the basics of reading music and playing chords on your guitar. Bring yourguitar.NoclassJune17.

245509 June 3-July 29

● Sat.,11a.m.-noon● Meadowood● $108($88Res.)

PIANO & KEYBOARDAges 14 & olderLearn to play using a full size electronickeyboard.Noexperiencenecessary.Thisisan8weekclass.Noclass July 4.

242575 June 20-Aug. 1

● Tuesday,6:45-7:30p.m.● CentralLibraryAges 10-18 ● $122($96Res.)

AURORA DANCE ARTSSUMMER CAMPS 2017Twirl your way through summer with Aurora Dance Arts! Half day camps offered throughout June and July for one week at a time, Monday through Friday, in a variety of dance genres and geared for multiple age and ability levels. All camps include dance technique and choreography, stimulating activities and crafts thatfitthethemeofeachcamp,and performance “sharings” with parents. Dancers involved in our summer camps have the opportunity to explore new dance styles, make friends, move their bodies, be creative, and have an exciting and enjoyable summer dance experience. Students should bring their own water bottles and snacks each day, and the required attire is comfortable, form-fittingathleticwearsuchasleotards, tank tops, tights, leggings, dance pants or shorts, and shoes appropriate for the theme of each camp(ex.balletshoes,sneakers,barefeet,etc).

● MeadowoodRecreationCenter● $95Res.($120forNon-Res.)

FAIRYTALE PRINCESS DANCE CAMP Ages 3-6Discover your inner princess through various styles of dance, crafts and stories.

242306 June 19-June 23 242305 July 17-July 21

● 9a.m.-noon

POMS & CHEER DANCE Ages 7-12This camp is an introduction to arm movements, jumps, turns, leaps, cheers, and dances appropriate for cheerleading and poms.

242327 June 19-231-4 p.m.

SUPER HEROES & VILLAINS DANCE Ages 4-6Join us for this fantastic jazz/hip hop based camp celebrating all of our favorite comic book characters.

242300 June 26-309 a.m.-noon

ALL STYLES DANCE Ages 7-12Interested in dance, but aren’t sure which style is best for you? Why not try a bunch! Styles include ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap and contemporary, and learn short dances to perform at the end of the week!

242266 June 26-301-4 p.m.

WELCOME TO THEJUNGLE DANCE Ages 4-6This ballet and jazz based camp combines the fun of dance with the wild animals and creative crafts. Let your dancer’s imagination grow like jungle vines!

242344 July 10-149 a.m.-noon

STOMP IT OUT DANCE Ages 7-12This camp will focus on beginning levels of tap and creation of rhythms with tap shoes and regular household items in the tradition of the musical, “Stomp”.

242329 July 10-141-4 p.m.

BE A BROADWAY BABY DANCE Ages 7-13Learn dance technique, acting and singing skills and choreography from Broadway musicals past and present.

242287 July 17-211-4 p.m.

HIP HOP & BREAKING WORKSHOPAges 7-16Want to take your hip hop and breaking skills to the next level? Join us for this exciting camp that focuses on all the next level tricks and power moves of this powerful dance style!

242335 July 24-281-4 p.m.

ACCELERATE! 2017SUMMERDANCEINTENSIVE

Ages 10-18 This 3-week intensive is offered 6 days a week and is geared toward dedicated students whose concentration is accelerating to the highest level of dance training during the summer months. This year’s intensive will also include student choreography workshops and a performance! Eligibility requirements doapply.RegistrationavailablethroughtheDanceOfficeONLY.Please call 303.326.8308 for this exciting experience!

● July10-29● Monday-Saturday● $400($325Res.)● MeadowHillsandExpo● 1-4p.m.

THEATRE CAMPS AND CLASSESCreate and perform a play. Learn about storytelling, improvisation, script writing, acting and characterization. Develop lifelong learning skills, such as listening, reading, writing, memorization, concentration and team work. Students in the following camps are expected to attend each class and to memorize their lines by the deadline prior to the performance date. Theatre performances and demonstrations are held on the last day of class during the class period. Seating is limited to two or three spots per student depending upon the size of the class and the venue. Students should bring water bottles and snacks and dress for movement (sneakers,shortsorpantsetc.)Theseare half day camps that meet over the course of one to three weeks, Mondays through Fridays.

LITTLE FOXES Ages 7-10

LAND OF STORIES 244950 June 12-23

● 9am-Noon● AuroraFoxArtCenterStudio● $200($180Res.)● JenniferPattenandHayleyCotton

“STAR WARS” SAGA244951 June 12-23

● 1:30-4:30p.m.● CentralLibrary● $200($180Res.)● JenniferPattenandHayleyCotton

HARRY POTTER ADVENTURE 245181 July 10-28

● 9a.m.-noon● AuroraFoxArtCenterStudio● $300($280Res.)● HugoJonSaylesandChristaSilber

DESCENDANTS 245182 July 10-21

● 1:30-4:30p.m.● TallynsReachLibrary● $200($180Res.)● JenniferPattenandJackWefso

TEEN CAMPS Ages 11-18

● AuroraFoxArtCenterStudio

MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN. 244946 June 12-23

● 1-4p.m.● $200($180Res.)● HugoJonSaylesandAbnerGenece

SHAKESPEARE CAMP “JULIUS CAESAR” 244947 June 26-30

● 1-5p.m.● $135($115Res.)● SuzannaWellensandAbnerGenece

“LORD OF THE RINGS”245234 July 3-14

● NoclassJuly4● 1-4:30p.m.● $200($180Res.)● HugoJonSaylesandSuzanna

Wellens

MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP ”ADVENTURES IN NEVERLAND” 245232 July 17-28

● 1-5p.m.● $266($246Res.)● JordanSilberandChristaSilber

ACTING UP CLASSES Ages 4-7

● MissionViejo● Tuesdays,4:30-6p.m.

Learn about storytelling and creating characters. Act out a different story each class.

MADAGASCAR TALES 244948 June 6-27

● ChristaSilber

PIRATES! 245235 July 11-Aug. 1

● ChristaSilber

How to register for classes and camps

REGISTER ONLINE AuroraGov.org/Recreation

Search by discipline Art Dance Music Theatre

REGISTER BY PHONE 303.326.8650

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

REGISTER IN PERSON Registrationmainoffice15151 E. Alameda Parkway Suite 1900Aurora, 80012

Or go to your nearest recreation center

CULTURAL ARTS LOCATIONS AURORA CENTER FOR ACTIVE ADULTS30 Del Mar CircleAurora, 80011303.739.7950

AURORA FOX9900 E. Colfax Ave.Aurora, 80010 303.739.1970

BECK RECREATION CENTER800 Telluride St.Aurora, 80011303.739.6888

AURORA CENTRAL LIBRARY14949 E Alameda ParkwayAurora, 80012 303.739.6600

EXPO RECREATION CENTER10955 E. Exposition Ave.Aurora, 80012303.326.8630

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. LIBRARY9898 E. Colfax Ave.Aurora, 80010303.739.1940

MEADOW HILLS RECREATION CENTER3609 S. Dawson St. Aurora, 80014303.690.2500

MEADOWOOD RECREATION CENTER3054 South Laredo St.Aurora, 80013303.326.8300

MISSION VIEJO RECREATION CENTER15324 E. Hampden CircleAurora, 80013303.326.8600

TALLYN’S REACH LIBRARY23911E.ArapahoeRoadAurora, 80016303.627.3050

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES